Hank the Cat vying for open U.S. Senate seat in Virginia

A 9-year-old cat who is “tired of politicians that have their claws out” has launched an unusual campaign for an open Senate seat in Virginia, according to a report from WTTG Fox 5 DC.

Hank the Cat, an Independent from Springfield, has a campaign in full swing for U.S. Senate in Virginia, at a time when some voters might be looking for an outside-the-box candidate.

He is based out of his family’s house in Springfield, Virigina, the report said.

“If any sort of lobbyist needs to get to him, they would have to do that with cheese,” says Campaign Manager Matthew O’Leary.

Hank, hoping to be a write-in candidate, faces politicians in George Allen and Tim Kaine for the open seat.

Here’s a description of Hank on his campaign’s Facebook page:

From the very first day, Hank has been a fighter. Born to a single mother living on the streets, Hank, his mother, and his siblings were taken to an animal shelter and sat on death row.

Shortly before their execution, Hank and the rest of his family were saved by an animal rescue group called Animal Allies. Hank was adopted to a loving family, and he was raised by his adopted brother Sammy

Hank’s campaign is in full swing with signs and stickers and advertisements. He also has a Twitter, Facebook, website and a campaign commercial.